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Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
40,910
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices ranks #1 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (40,910 notices, 39.3% of the archive); 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 40,910 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 39.3% of the 104,158-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #1 of 12. Of the 40,910 records graded for severity, 9% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Devices. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 40,910 total recalls
  • #1 of 12 among categories
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Devices top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Medical Devices is #1 of 12 (1st of 12) with 40,910 recalls, about 39.3% of the 104,158-record federal archive, with 3,645 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

40,910
total recalls
#1 of 12
category rank by events
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Devices
top issuing agency

Medical Devices recalls by year

2000–2026

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2576 3437 2649 3803 3003 3209 2356 2247 2606 3417 2982 1787

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jul 29, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Medical Devices

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FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Siemens Cios Spin VA30-mobile X-Ray system, Material # 10308194 - Product Usage: The Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Stryker Power-PRO TL cot-powered ambulance cot Model Number 6550 - Product Usage: is a powered wheeled stretcher that is intended to support and t…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Central Venous Catheters are indicated for the assessment of hemodynamic status through right atrial, right ventricular, and pulmonary artery and/or …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

SWIN 2017 database, Model YSW4000

Remel Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer- All part numbers

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: ProtekDuo Kit - DL31 RD, Product: 5720-3631 - Product Usage: provides temporary extracorporeal circulatory…

Cardiac Assist, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: TandemHeart Kit - TS62/A15, Product: 5710-6215 - Product Usage: provides temporary extracorporeal circulato…

Cardiac Assist, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Gore DrySeal Flex Introducer Sheath, Catalog #DSF1433, 33cm 14FR, Sterile. The responsible firm on the label is W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Flags…

W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND XL 3Fr 6cm Quick Kit. REF/UDI / 94123/10859821006473 - Product Usage: is used to gain ac…

Access Scientific LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND XL 4Fr 10cm Max Barrier Kit. REF/UDI / 94107/10859821006206 - Product Usage: is used to …

Access Scientific LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3", Model 498411B, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 00886333215652 - Product Usage: Arterial Catheters are indicated for use when …

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Abbott Accelerator a3600 Centrifuge Module tube loading algorithm, Inpeco SA P/N: FLX-202, with Firmware Versions: CM_1-7-0.H86 or xCMd_2-5-0.elf and…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Critical May 13, 2020

Python Embolectomy Catheters, Sterile EO, CE, Ref numbers/UDI: A4E01/(01)00607915113407; A4E02/(01)00607915113414; A4E03/(01)00607915113421; A4E04…

Applied Medical Resources Corp

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-3 Branch, Product Code: M00202175912P0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair o…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-4 Branch, Product Code: M00202175930P0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair o…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-1 Branch, Product Code: M00202175826P0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair o…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

The Cogent Hemodynamic Monitoring System. REF58400-000, GTIN 00840619099459; REF 58400-000R, GTIN 0087709094314; REF 58403, GTIN 00840619079505; REF …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Esthetic Abutment CC RP 1.5 mm pre-manufactured prosthetic components directly connected to the endosseous implant, catalog no. 36669 - Product Usage…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

REF: Z2812, 121" 10 Drop Primary Set w/5 MicroClave, Remv 2 Gang 4-Way Stopcocks, Rotating Luer, 2 Ext, Sterile R, UDI: (01)00887709028074

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft- 1 Branch, Product Code: M00202175822P0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair …

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab Start.Kit LT - ceramic for dental use, intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD presintered yttrium oxide-stabilize…

Ivoclar Vivadent AG

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Hemashield Gold Knitted Microvel Double Velour Vascular Graft Axillo-bifemoral, Product Code: M002020955890 - Product Usage: for use in the replaceme…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A2 C17/5 - ceramic for dental use,intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD presintered yttrium oxide-stabilized …

Ivoclar Vivadent AG

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

REF: Z2560, 100" 10 Drop Admin Set w/Hand Pump, 2 Clave", Rotating Luer, 1 Pressure Infusion (400psig) Ext, Purple Clamp, UDI: (01)(01)00887709026889

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

daVinci XI Sureform 60 Reload, 60 mm black 6-Row 4.6 mm, Ref: 48360T-08 , UDI: 00886874113851, Rx only, SterileEO - Product Usage: are intended to b…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Tibial Tray Nonporous A Size 2; Model # PN 162-1200-A; Material: Ti6Al4V.

Ortho Development Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Philips Brilliance iCT SP Computed Tomography X-Ray System; Model # 728311

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Gentell Honey Hydrogel 2"x2" Saturated Gauze- A hydrating wound dressing containing hydrogel and honey (100% Leptospermum honey), Model Number:GEN-1…

Gentell, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Temporary Abutment Engaging CC RP pre-manufactured prosthetic components directly connected to the endosseous implant, catalog no. 36664 - - Product …

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-Angled 4 Branch, Product Code: M00202175730AP0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or …

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System Tubing Set kits Product numbers: VCLAS 9735559, 3mm tip/1.65mm catheter VCLAS 9735560, 10mm tip/1.65mm …

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

NobelParallel Conical Connection NP, 3.75x10mm (Endosseous Dental Implant); REF 37965; UDI (01)07332747091441(10)12129104(17)240203 - Product Usage:…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft01 Branch, Product Code: M00202175834P0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair o…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-1 Branch, Product Code: M00202175832P0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair o…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Philips Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-Ray System; Model # 728306; UDI #s (01)00884838059474(21)100783, (01)00884838059474(21)100848

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Gentell Honey Hydrogel 4"x8" Saturated Gauze- A hydrating wound dressing containing hydrogel and honey (100% Leptospermum honey), Model Number: GEN-…

Gentell, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

REF: B90240-50, 96" (244 cm) Appx 11.2 ml, 10 Drop Admin Set w/Coiled Tubing, Pre-Slit Port, Clave, Rotating Luer, Sterile R, UDI: (01)00887709077058

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

BodyGuard Microset For Use with the BodyGuard Infusion Pump *** Tubing: 110 in. (280 cm) - Blue Stripe - Product Usage: The system is intended for pa…

CME America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/inLab LT A3 C17/5 - ceramic for dental use, intended for IPS e.max ZirCAD presintered yttrium oxide-stabilized…

Ivoclar Vivadent AG

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-4 Branch, Product Code: M00202175732P0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair o…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Siemens Aptio Automation Centrifuge Module, tube loading algorithm, Inpeco SA P/N: FLX-202, with Firmware Versions: CM_1-7-0.H86 or xCMd_2-5-0.elf an…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Universal Base CC RP 1.5 mm; The Universal Base Abutment in combination with Nobel Biocare end osseous implants are indicated for single-unit if scre…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Probe, 9 FR AUTOLITH; NTI Catalog Number 9-900-54 - Product Usage: Probes are used for the fragmentation of urinary/renal and biliary calculi.

Northgate Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-4 Branch, Product Code: M00202175924P0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or repair o…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

HEMASHIELD PLATINUM Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-Thoracoabdominal, Product Code: M00202175428T0 - Product Usage: for use in the replacement or …

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

REF: Z2850, 112" (284 cm) 10 Drop Primary set w/2 Clave, Remv 3 Gang 1o2 Manifold w/3 Clave, Baseplate, Rotating Luer w/Filter Cap, 1 Ext, Sterile R,…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

da Vinci SP Instrument Arm Drape. REF 430013-12 QTY 1 Pouch

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

daVinci XI Sureform 60 reload, 60 mm Green 6- Row, 4.6 mm, REF 48360G-08, UDI: 00886874113844, Rx Only, Sterile EO - Product Usage: are intended to …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Temporary Snap Abutment Engaging CC RP 1.5 mm; Pre-manufactured prosthetic components directly connected to the endosseous implant; catalog no. 38761…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 13, 2020

Transducer S8-3t UDI (01)00884838073524 REF 989605431171 Can be used as accessory with: EPIQ 7, Affiniti 70, EPIQ 5, EPIQ CVxi Ultrasound syst…

Philips Ultrasound Inc

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Data sources

Category data as of Jul 29, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for medical devices. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jul 29, 2026.